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On this day, 1917, Jeannette Rankin became the fir

On this day, 1917, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the United States Congress.

Rankin was a passionate activist and politician who fought for women's suffrage, workers' rights, and African American Civil Rights. She introduced and championed for many pieces of legislation for women and children including the 19th Amendment and the Sheppard-Tower Maternity Act. At age 87, after retiring from politics, she led 5,000 women in what is known as the "Jeannette Rankin Brigade" at a Vietnam War demonstration, advocating for peace. To this day, Rankin remains the first female congressperson elected by the state of Montana.

Learn more about Rankin and her life of service through the link in our bio.

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Today, November 2nd, @pbsutah and @betterdays2020

Today, November 2nd, @pbsutah and @betterdays2020 helped screen UNLADYLIKE2020's short for Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female senator in the United States.

The event was held in Salt Lake City, specifically meant to celebrate the installation of Cannon's new statue as a part of PBS Utah's "She Votes Utah" campaign to encourage voting and civic participation among young women. The screening was followed by a panel including Becky Edwards, former Utah legislator and U.S. Senate candidate; Nancy Green, PBS Utah Senior Producer; and Nevaeh Parker, Roy High School senior and political activist.

Learn more about Martha Hughes Cannon and this incredible event through the link in our bio.

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This morning, Anna May Wong became the first Asian

This morning, Anna May Wong became the first Asian American on U.S. currency.

As part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program, Anna May Wong, Bessie Coleman and Jovita Idar will soon be featured on U.S. quarters. While release into the general public for Wong began today, Coleman and Idar’s coins will be issued in 2023.

However, being on the U.S. quarter isn't the first barrier Wong has broken; during the age of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Wong was the first Chinese woman to star in a Hollywood film.

Learn more about Anna May Wong, Bessie Coleman, and Jovita Idar through the link in our bio – and enjoy carrying these heroes around in your wallets and pockets!

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Major funding for UNLADYLIKE2020, including the 26 documentary shorts, a broadcast hour for PBS American Masters, educational curriculum, this resource-rich website, and our impact and engagement campaign, is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding is provided by numerous private foundations and ten state humanities councils, as well as individual donors.

All UNLADYLIKE2020 original artwork by Amelie Chabannes.

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UNLADYLIKE2020 is a production of Unladylike Productions, LLC in association with THIRTEEN’s American Masters. © 2022